Check out my conversation with @HCWillieSimmons on #TheRattlerReview podcast. We're talking about #FAMU football and the upcoming summer prospect camps. First session is June 1. https://t.co/qc76h1lDqX
— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) May 20, 2019
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Monday, May 20, 2019
PODCAST: Check out my conversation with @HCWillieSimmons on #TheRattlerReview podcast. We're talking about #FAMU football and the upcoming summer prospect camps.
Alcorn State Softball Final Season Notes
Softball Final Season Notes https://t.co/wskFpzhJ6t
— Alcorn Sports (@BRAVESSPORTS) May 20, 2019
WATCH: "As a parent, we were all overwhelmed," says the mother of a Morehouse College graduate who will have his student debt paid off.
"As a parent, we were all overwhelmed," says the mother of a Morehouse College graduate who will have his student debt paid off.— CNN (@CNN) May 20, 2019
"For me, the parent of four, it opened up so many opportunities for the younger siblings of our family... So I am elated." https://t.co/cLUroNLY9y pic.twitter.com/eA0MVyXuCo
Robert Smith's pledge to pay grads' loans is 'a dream I couldn’t have imagined'. https://t.co/dBUXIswnGV pic.twitter.com/tSslsPgOrP— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) May 20, 2019
MEAC Commissioner Dennis Thomas Serves on Black Excellence Panel
MEAC Commissioner Dennis Thomas Serves on Black Excellence Panel https://t.co/dnI6KMmEtj
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (@MEACSports) May 20, 2019
WATCH: Video of FAMU head baseball coach Jamey Shouppe talk about the @MEACSports championship experience.
Check out this video of @BaseballFamu head coach Jamey Shouppe talk about the @MEACSports championship experience. https://t.co/VLeWvf7Psf— RattlerNews.com (@RattlerNews) May 20, 2019
Words of Wisdom from Billionaire Robert F. Smith to the Morehouse Class of 2019
Here’s a great story: While we’ve still got a lot of work to do to make college affordable for everyone, that didn’t stop Robert F. Smith from seizing an opportunity to make a difference. He’s erasing the student loan debt for this year’s @Morehouse grads. https://t.co/I3X38Pbpjz— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 20, 2019
Our #MorehouseGrad2019 commencement speaker Robert F. Smith is one of the nation's leading philanthropists. Find out more about his support of Morehouse: https://t.co/pwAnDejEjJ @RFS_Vista— Morehouse College (@Morehouse) May 19, 2019
“When Dr. King said that the ‘arc of the moral universe bends toward justice,” he wasn’t saying it bends on its own accord. It bends because we choose to put our shoulders into it together and push.” – Robert F. Smith @RFS_Vista #MorehouseGrad2019 https://t.co/u6o3H5UmxT pic.twitter.com/u2DIsqquNP— Morehouse College (@Morehouse) May 19, 2019
“Between doubt and destiny is action. Between our community and the American Dream is leadership.” -Robert F. Smith @RFS_Vista #MorehouseGrad2019 pic.twitter.com/nUAT7DaIXv— Morehouse College (@Morehouse) May 19, 2019
“Between doubt and your destiny is action. Between our community and the American Dream is your leadership.”#MorehouseGrad2019 pic.twitter.com/G6RzMj3BEM— Robert F. Smith (@RFS_Vista) May 19, 2019
“More than the money we make, the awards, or recognition, or titles we earn, each of us will be measured by how much we contribute to the success of the people around us.”#MorehouseGrad2019 pic.twitter.com/Lmr9zrhh55— Robert F. Smith (@RFS_Vista) May 20, 2019
You are Morehouse men. There is no room on this earth you can’t enter with your head held high. You will likely encounter people in your life, as I have, who want to make you feel like you don’t belong but when you respect your own body of work, that is all the respect you need. pic.twitter.com/SucVs34zAJ— Robert F. Smith (@RFS_Vista) May 19, 2019
“When I meet a black man or woman who is at the top of their industry, I see the highest form of execution. Because there’s a good chance it took the black leader a whole lot more grinding to get to where they are.” pic.twitter.com/sUsnlvTL0N— Robert F. Smith (@RFS_Vista) May 19, 2019
“Between doubt and your destiny is action. Between our community and the American Dream is your leadership.”#MorehouseGrad2019 @ Morehouse College https://t.co/s3lohzoOuz— Robert F. Smith (@RFS_Vista) May 19, 2019
“I don’t call upon you to be bitter, I call upon you to make things better. Despite all the challenges we face, America is an extraordinary country. Our world is getting smaller by the day. And you are equipped with every tool to make it your own.” pic.twitter.com/cmxmi7uy1m— Robert F. Smith (@RFS_Vista) May 19, 2019
“This degree you’ve earned is a social contract to devote your talents and energies to honoring those legends on whose shoulders we stand.” – Robert F. Smith @RFS_Vista #MorehouseGrad2019 https://t.co/u6o3H5UmxT— Morehouse College (@Morehouse) May 19, 2019
“Where you live shouldn’t determine whether you get educated. Where you go to school shouldn’t determine whether you get textbooks. The opportunity you access should be determined by the fierceness of your… https://t.co/WyGsw2VDZj— Robert F. Smith (@RFS_Vista) May 19, 2019
Angela Bassett, Edmund Gordon and Robert Smith to receive honorary degrees shortly #MorehouseGrad2019 pic.twitter.com/0JIzA574c0— Morehouse College (@Morehouse) May 19, 2019
Spring Hill's Baseball Season Ends in NCAA DII South Regional with 6-3 loss to Nova Southeastern
Spring Hill's Baseball Season Ends in NCAA DII South Regional with 6-3 loss to Nova Southeastern https://t.co/psRDc6n9cH
— Spring Hill Badgers (@SHCBADGERS) May 18, 2019
Around the Bases: Finney pitches Southern to SWAC title
Around the Bases: Finney pitches Southern to SWAC title (5/19) https://t.co/RJsV3rUhXC
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 20, 2019
Grambling State baseball seniors reflect on season
Grambling State baseball seniors reflect on season https://t.co/q4vc27iKMi
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 20, 2019
Carl Plaskett V.I. National Track and Field Championship Set for June 8
Carl Plaskett V.I. National Track and Field Championship Set for June 8 https://t.co/JlrcBtI3J0 via @VI_Source
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 20, 2019
Southern University defeated Alabama State 15-0 to win the SWAC Tournament and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Southern University defeated Alabama State 15-0 to win the SWAC Tournament and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. https://t.co/m349QbX8kI
— The Advocate (@theadvocatebr) May 20, 2019
Southern University celebrates the spoils of a 'rags to riches' story which culminates in a SWAC Championship and a NCAA Regional Appearance.
Southern University celebrates the spoils of a 'rags to riches' story which culminates in a SWAC Championship and a NCAA Regional Appearance. Tyler LaPorte named tournament MVP and Eli Finney records second win of the postseason. Photos by Derick E. Hingle. pic.twitter.com/4FfxfJ40SB
— Southern U. Sports (@SouthernUsports) May 20, 2019
Walker Plans to Accept Williams' Diploma and Celebrate Former Players' Graduation
Former @CAU basketball coach Darrell Walker be on hand to celebrate his former players' graduation and accept the diploma for one of his former players who is playing pro ball in Australia https://t.co/akrXAysYxJ@TheSIAC @thecaupanther @CAUAlumRelation @CAUTV23 @Jazz919WCLKatl
— CAU Athletics (@caupanthers) May 20, 2019
Scholar Athlete of the Year Janae Adams Leads 35 CAU Student-Athletes Graduating Monday
35 @CAU student athletes will be receiving their diplomas Monday, including Scholar Athlete of the Year, Janae Adams of @CAU_Softball https://t.co/o7nlybLMdp@TheSIAC @thecaupanther @HBCUGameday @CAU_Spirit @CAUAlumRelation @CauaaDekalb @atlcauaa @CAUTV23 @Jazz919WCLKatl
— CAU Athletics (@caupanthers) May 20, 2019
Sunday, May 19, 2019
Onward to the NCAA Tournament!
Onward to the NCAA Tournament! #RoadToOmaha | @BsbSouthern pic.twitter.com/57r79wFNTq
— NCAA Baseball (@NCAACWS) May 19, 2019
Southern wins #SWACBSB19 Tournament
A decade-long title drought is over as @BsbSouthern wins #SWACBSB19 Tournament. RECAP: https://t.co/GCg417mhmf— The SWAC (@theswac) May 20, 2019
PHOTO ESSAY: Check out some sights and views of the #SWACBSB19 Tournament HERE: https://t.co/w8tqMlvnWS pic.twitter.com/JxEzTjkIFa— The SWAC (@theswac) May 20, 2019
Congrats, @SouthernU_BR #Baseball, on winning the #SWAC championship today!
Congrats, @SouthernU_BR #Baseball, on winning the #SWAC championship today! Great season, Coach @Im_That_Dad_KJ! #WeAreSouthern #HBCU pic.twitter.com/X3SPWAOMmO
— Ray L. Belton, Ph.D. (@SUSprez) May 20, 2019
GSU's Macaay and Percival named to SWAC All-Tournament team
Macaay and Percival named to SWAC All-Tournament team https://t.co/xZnkRDB3mq— GSU Athletics (@GSU_TIGERS) May 20, 2019
Norfolk State leading scorer Nic Thomas transfers to Tulane
Tulane adds 3rd graduate transfer basketball player for new coach Ron Hunter https://t.co/M2HbSoxAmv— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 20, 2019
Rapid makeover: Tulane men's hoops coach Ron Hunter adds another grad transfer https://t.co/ssFEYftcvT via @theadvocateno— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 20, 2019
Source: Norfolk State grad transfer Nic Thomas has committed to Tulane.— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 19, 2019
The NFF Scholar-Athlete of the Day, presented by @Fidelity, is @EWCAthletics OL and Education major @JSlaughterTV
The NFF Scholar-Athlete of the Day, presented by @Fidelity, is @EWCAthletics OL and Education major @JSlaughterTV #FootballMatters pic.twitter.com/UOVjhKch80— Football Foundation (@NFFNetwork) May 19, 2019
4 laps away from the NAIA Men's & Women's Outdoor Track & Field National Championships!
4 laps away from the NAIA Men's & Women's Outdoor Track & Field National Championships! #NAIATrack #NAIAChampCountdown #PlayNAIA
— NAIA (@NAIA) May 19, 2019
Men's updates: https://t.co/356l5q6rup
Women's updates: https://t.co/yH2YOOnAHQ pic.twitter.com/XNLsUwAk8I
PVAMU Castillo and Williams Continue to Collect Honors
Castillo and Williams Continue to Collect Honors https://t.co/TqabJMFsgo
— PVAMU Panthers (@PVAMUPanthers) May 19, 2019
WATCH: Billionaire Robert F Smith to pay entire Morehouse College 2019 class's student debt
Who is Robert F. Smith? Learn more about the billionaire whose generosity shocked a graduating class https://t.co/FsZ5tJ7obO— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 19, 2019
What to know about Robert F. Smith, the man paying off Morehouse grads' student loans @CNN https://t.co/hSldEx7YdT— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 19, 2019
BBC News - Billionaire Robert F Smith to pay entire US class's student debt https://t.co/ckbtEmysE5— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) May 19, 2019
A billionaire technology investor stunned the entire graduating class at Morehouse College when he announced at their commencement Sunday that he would pay off their student loans __ estimated at $40 million. https://t.co/CQq9MFsjea— KTLA (@KTLA) May 19, 2019
WATCH: Commencement Speaker Robert F. Smith will be establishing a grant to pay off the Morehouse College Class of 2019's Student Loans (est.$40M) so they'll be graduating debt free!
Talk about a graduation gift! Morehouse College Spring Class of 2019 Commencement Speaker Robert F. Smith will be establishing a grant to pay off the Class of 2019's Student Loans so they'll be graduating debt free! What a time to be a Morehouse Man! #MorehouseGrad2019 pic.twitter.com/uZ9RGP0RML— HBCU Pulse (@thehbcupulse) May 19, 2019